Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney for their Milwaukee, WI, location. Below are the details of the job:

Job Overview:

The Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney will primarily focus on patent prosecution and portfolio management, specializing in video processing and codecs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution and manage patent portfolios.
• Provide counsel on patent analysis and opinions.
• Participate in Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) as needed.
• Stay updated on video coding standards and technologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Adapt to the firm's evolving needs and best practices.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house.
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Strong knowledge and experience in video processing and video codecs.
• Familiarity with video coding standards.
• Experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is a plus.
• Graduate-level experience or an advanced technical degree is a plus.
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment.

Education and Certifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Graduate-level experience or an advanced technical degree is a plus.
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus.

Benefits Offered:

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Career Development Planning
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision Care
• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program, Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive Base Pay, Annual Merit Review/Incentive Pay
• Outstanding Benefits
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Short-Term Disability Plan, Long-Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave
• Respected Organization with a Collaborative Culture
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remotely up to days per week)
• Contemporary Work Environment
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate

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